Semi-dwarfing
45% of a seedling tree
M.26
Malling 26 · एम.26
About M.26
M.26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock that produces trees between M.9 and M.7 in size. Requires good care and management.
Tree size
Semi-dwarfing — 45% of a seedling tree
DwarfSemiVigorous
Planting
Trees
728–971
trees per acre
Spacing (row × tree)3.5 m × 1.2 m
First cropin 2 years
Productive life16 years
Needs stakes or a trellis
Needs irrigation
Planting notes
Needs staking and regular irrigation. Susceptible to fire blight. Best in favorable conditions.
Disease and pest resistance
Collar rot
Tolerant
Woolly aphid
Tolerant
Replant disease
Susceptible
Fire blight
Susceptible
Burr knot
Not known
Soil and site
AnchoragePoor
Soil depth needed45 cm
Soil pH6–7
Roots hold the tree weakly: support stakes are essential.
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